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House roll call 547 · 35th Congress · Mar 3, 1859

To table S. 577, an act for the relief of sheldon mcknight for carrying U.S. Mail 1849-1857 by authority of agents of the post office department and without con

On Mar 3, 1859, the House voted 79–96 (S 577). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 63–32, Republicans 12–58, Others 4–6. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 44 members voted against their own party.

During the 35th Congress (1857–1858), James Buchanan was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
79
No
96
Did not vote
70
Date
Mar 3, 1859

By party

  • Democrats63 yes · 32 no · 40 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 58 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 6 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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